Valproic Acid is an anticonvulsant mood-stabilizer licenced for the acute treatment (but not maintenance treatment) of mania in Bipolar I Disorder. Research has shown that lithium usually is superior to valproic acid for maintenance treatment of Bipolar I Disorder. Valproic acid sometimes increases weight and hair loss, but there is no evidence that it increases the risk of diabetes mellitus.
Valproic Acid
Posted - 05/13/2005 : 21:07:32
